Morgan continues to do well with her breathing. While she made some major steps over the weekend, she has reached another plateau. She is staying steady, but in better shape than she had been for the past month or so.
Further, on the medical front, Morgan's tee-tiny-hiney is slowly fighting off her diaper rash. It is improving and we know that she can't wait for it to heal. As for the infection issues, we are still waiting for the cultures to run their course and tell us if there is one present. Sweet Morgan is showing signs that she may not have one, so we are hopeful that she will skate through this episode with no harm done.
In other news, our little cherub gave us a Valentine's Day to remember. Her Pappa (Elizabeth's father, David) stopped by the hospital with her first heart-shaped cookie from Savage's Bakery, the best bakery in Birmingham. Elizabeth broke a little piece off and let Morgan lick the icing. As she tasted it, her eyes became as big as saucers, and she entered diabetic bliss, yet again.
Last night, our tiny, eight-pound cupid shot her arrow and hit us dead square in the heart...we got to stroll her throught NICU! It was so much fun. I've never enjoyed a simple walk so much. As Elizabeth pushed the stroller, I followed with the oxygen tank and camera...my mind went numb. It was so much fun to watch Morgan react to the simple, slow movement as the lights passed by her. We had to make multiple stops as every nurse we passed by had to come out to the hall and play with her. She definitely stole the show...and our hearts. Morgan did well with her travel setup and we look forward to doing it again, soon.
We have mentioned, before, that we have fallen in love with the staff at UAB. As some of them came out to see Morgan, I was able to snag a picture. Each individual in this picture has taken care of Morgan at one time or another and we are so appreciative for each of them. Of course, there are many others that were not on duty, but there is no camera lens large enough to snap a shot of all of those that have loved Morgan through this. Thanks to all of them!
Thank you all for your continued prayers for our amazing daughter.
Seth and Elizabeth McCoin
I am so glad that Morgan is doing better! I know she loved the stroll around the unit. Praying she gets to do her strolls from home, soon!
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